Walter Doenicke

Walter Doenicke (27 July 1899-19 April 1945) was a Volkssturm Major during World War II, serving in the military of Nazi Germany.

Biography
Walter Doenicke was born on 27 July 1899, and he had prior military experience before he became a Major in the Volkssturm during World War II, probably including World War I service and perhaps earlier World War II service. He attempted to hold the city of Leipzig as the US Army pushed into Germany in 1945, but the Americans overwhelmed the Wehrmacht and militia forces defending the city. Rather than let the Americans capture him, Doenicke killed himself with cyanide while holding a torn picture of Adolf Hitler.